The
Union Territory of Delhi is a federal district similar to Washington DC. The
capital of India and its' third-largest city, Delhi blends an historic past
and a vibrant present. In addition to being the centre of government, Delhi
is a major travel gateway. It is the second most widely used entry point
into the country, the hub of the north Indian travel network, and a stop on
the overland route across Asia.

Present day Delhi is built around
the ruins of seven ancient cities. Legend has it that Delhi, then called
Indraprastha, was originally founded around 1200 B.C. by the Pandavas, the
august heroes of the epic Mahabharata. Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim
India between the 17th and 19th centuries, and here you will find many
mosques, monuments and forts relating to India's Muslim history. The
Imperial city planned for the British by Lutyens is set in parks and shaded
avenues. It is a spacious, open city and contains many embassies and
government buildings.